1993 Rover 100 vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, 2003 Volvo S40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rover 100 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo S40 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo S40 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1993 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volvo S40 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 100 | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 100 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
